US Bridges

FM 1362 over Sue Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 170260083312020

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1362 over Sue Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1362 over Sue Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 78 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 1362
CrossesSue Creek
Location1.7 MI S of SH 21
RouteState Highway 1362
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57664, -96.59325
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2023)
Projected traffic663 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1362 over Sue Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FM 1362 over Sue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1362 over Sue Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1362 over Sue Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1362 over Sue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.